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Mr. Vishwanath of Summiters had informed me about this trek long time back, and I always wanted to do this trek considering the challenges it posed.I could not join for this trek last year when he had organized one, but was lucky to join the trek thi...

Mr. Vishwanath of Summiters had informed me about this trek long time back, and I always wanted to do this trek considering the challenges it posed.I could not join for this trek last year when he had organized one, but was lucky to join the trek thi...

(Page 6)Day 7 - Aug 11th , 2016We thought of staying for another day at Mudh. However, considering the odds and risks of mountain roads, we decided to depart from Mudh. As planned, we departed from Mudh village by 9.30 AM. Our next destina...

(Page 5)Day 6 - Aug 10th , 2016Early morning visit to the Sakya monastery at Kaza was completely refreshing and energizing. The Buddhist hymns and prayers created a sense of divinity and generated positive energy amongst us. Few of us meditated...

(Page 4)Day 5 - Aug 9th , 2016This day was meant to explore places in and around Kaza. We left Kaza by 6.30 AM and our next pit stop was a village called Komic.Kaza :Its mountainous terrain and pristine locales attract visitors who want to indulge in...

(Page 3)Day 4 - Aug 8th , 2016By 8.00 AM, we bid good bye to this beautiful emerald lake and hoped to visit this lovely place once again.While the charming Chandertal was still lingering in our heads, we set off to explore the interior Spiti valley.

(Page 2)Day 3 - Aug 7th , 2016We checked off from the hotel by 6.00 AM , and hit the main road in no time. The mighty Beas was flowing to our left until Rohtang pass. A small Chai break at a nearby village called Kothi was a energy booster for us. As...

(Page 1)IntroductionSpiti Valley was one such place that had been in my wish list from a very long time. Before I start my experiences about Spiti, let me share a few words on how this magical journey was planned.Myself and a few of my friends p...

The name 'Hampi' is literally a visual treat and a soothing music to the new species of human race called Photographers and Travelers. It was a blessed land which was once filled with wealth and glory, has now been turned to a cursed land with only r...

Wishing all the readers a very Happy New Year 2016 !!!Travelling along the most beautiful and scenic routes of Uttarkhand was always in my mind. I wanted to travel in this route for a long time and that wish was finally fulfilled in the y...

Day 12 - Oct 13th , 2015 The lodge (Krishna Palace) where we stayed the previous night at Karnaprayag, was on the banks of Pindar river, and very close to the confluence point of the two rivers. The sound of the gushing water of Pindar river was...

Day 11 - Oct 12th , 2014We started our trek by 9.30 AM from the base point at Chopta. The melodious bells at the entrance and the rhododendron path gave the trail a divine touch.Most of the journey is through the Rhododendron forests, and if you are...

Day 10 - Oct 11th , 2014We reached Chopta the previous night, and stayed in a private homestay at Bhulkan run by Mr. Shishupal.It has basic facilities, but is situated at a mind blowing location. The forests around it, are home to many endemic birds...

Day 9 - Oct 10th , 2015Joshimath (earlier known as Jyotirmath ) is one of the four ‘maths’ discovered by Adi Guru Shri Sankaracharya in the 8th century AD. The place is highly revered by Hindus and is an important pilgrimage centre in the country...

Day 7 - Oct 8th , 2015It was a long drive from Munsiari to Gwaldam. The distance was around 250 kms , but the journey took a long time.. really long.We departed from Munsiari around 9.30 AM , and reached Choukori by lunch time. Had a sumptuous l...

Day 5 - Oct 6th , 2015.The route from Choukori to Munsiari is covered with Pine forests and couple of waterfalls. Though it is only 95kms, the time taken to reach is more, because of the altitude and mountain roads.Munsiari is a very famous destinati...

Day 4 - Oct 5th , 2015A small village that offers splendid views of Mt. Panwalidhwar , Mt. Nanda devi , Mt. Nanda Kot , Mt. Nanda East and the Panchachuli range is Chaukori.Chaukori Chaukori is a small hill station in the Pithoragarh district se...

Day 3 - Oct 4th , 2015We departed from Nainital in the morning, and proceeded towards Choukori. Our next pitstop was at Chaukori, a place that offers magnificent views of Mt. Nanda devi and Mt. Panchachuli.Chaukori is around 250km from Nainital, but...

Day 2 - Oct 3rd, 2015I had heard that this beautiful town is called "The Queen of Himalayas", but I realized that the name is aptly given after seeing the beautiful city. It's really a Queen, and has its own charm compared to some other hill stations...

Day 2 :It had rained the whole night, and the next morning was very calm and serene. The already green Nature camp at Kudremukh had turned to be more vibrant. We spent some time at the small stream that flows near the camp. Game of splashe...